Series 2000 - School and Community

2000 -SCHOOL/COMMUNITY/BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education is committed to providing all students opportunities to develop their individual potential.

2005 -SITE-BASED DECISION MAKING

The Board of Education believes that the authority to make decisions affecting individual school programs should be shared among the Board of Education, the Superintendent and central services staff, school-based educators, parents/guardians and students.

2010 -PARENT ORGANIZATIONS

The Board welcomes the participation of parent/guardian organizations in the schools.

2014 - PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

 

2015 -PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN TITLE I PROGRAMS

Each Title I school shall jointly develop with and distribute to parents/guardians a written parent/guardian involvement plan.

2020 -SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS

The Board welcomes persons who wish to volunteer their time in schools.

2025 -SCHOOL VISITORS

The Board encourages parents/guardians and others interested in public education to visit schools.

2030 -GIFTS AND BEQUESTS

The Superintendent may accept on behalf of the Board contributions from individuals or organizations for the improvement of the programs offered by the school system under the following conditions:

2035 -USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education believes that the primary purpose or function of public school facilities is to provide quality educational environments conducive to the learning of the students they serve.

2036 -USE OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education believes that equipment and materials purchased for instructional programs shall be used exclusively for instruction and/or to promote education in the schools.

2100 -MEDIA AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

The Board of Education endorses free communication between the school district and the public.

2105 -PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

The minutes, accounts, and other nonconfidential records of the Board of Education are public documents.

2110- DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLICATIONS BY NON-STUDENTS

Except as provided in this policy, non-students shall not be permitted to distribute publications on school grounds during the school day or at school activities if the materials are unrelated to instruction or a school-sponsored activity. 

2115 -PUBLIC COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS

The Board of Education welcomes constructive criticism or comments about the operation of the Durham Public School System.

2205 -ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED

The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on property owned or occupied by the Durham Public Schools Board of Education.

2210 -USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS

The Board of Education recognizes that the use of tobacco products is a health, safety and environmental hazard for students, employees, visitors and school facilities.

2200 -WEAPONS ON CAMPUS

The Board of Education practices zero tolerance with respect to weapons on school property.